Exaskeleton , released on Xbox in December 2003, is a mech-combat game where Joe must fight for survival after reality intrudes on his life. With his Exaskeleton and skills from games, he must face challenges on the surface of Earth.
The gameplay is linear, with long dialogue scenes between party members before each mission. Joe can choose from three frame models: Light, Heavy, or Middle Frame. Each frame has its own strengths and weaknesses. The player can select two weapons per frame, with limited ammo for smaller arms and more powerful ones like missile launchers. Destroying armor on a body part also damages the underlying frame.